The Ballon d’Or 2019 ceremony has just concluded at Paris’ Theatre du Chatelet. The 64th Ceremony, hosted by Didier Drogba and Sandy Heribert, handed out the prestigious Ballon D’Or, Ballon d’Or Feminin, Kopa Trophy (best player under 21) as well the new Yachine Trophy (best goalkeeper), awards.
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Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi (Barcelona, Argentina) picked up a record 6th Ballon d’Or beating out rivals Virgil Van Dijk, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Sadio Mane. The Argentinian won the 2018/2019 La Liga with Barceolna, as well as his 6th European Golden Shoe (most goals).
Lionel Messi from @FCBarcelona is the 2019 Ballon d'Or winner! THAT'S HIS SIXTH ONE! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/dLndTZNeeW
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) December 2, 2019
Lionel Messi is the 2019 Ballon d'Or winner! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/H1jLRPfCxQ
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) December 2, 2019
Lionel Messi is the 2019 #ballondor winner 🤚☝️ pic.twitter.com/5nNZXl05vY
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) December 2, 2019
Voici le classement officiel et complet du Ballon d'Or France Football 2019 👉 https://t.co/PAM2nVcgyi pic.twitter.com/mR0DTJ8oKp
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) December 2, 2019
Ballon d’Or Feminine: Megan Rapinoe
Rapinoe (Reign, USA) triumphed this year, both inside and outside of football. A voice for women and an advocate for various LGBTQ+ organisations, she won the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 with the USA team, where she also picked up the Golden Boot and Golden Ball of the tournament.
.@mPinoe from @ReignFC is the 2019 Women's Ballon d'Or winner! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/gLANEXgENL
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) December 2, 2019
✓ World Cup
✓ World Cup Golden Ball
✓ World Cup Golden Boot
✓ FIFA Women's Player of the Year
✓ Women's #BallondOr2019 is Megan Rapinoe's year. pic.twitter.com/nd9REYuN0i
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 2, 2019
Here is the 2019 Women's Ballon d'Or Top 3 ⤵️
1. @mPinoe
2. @LucyBronze
3. @alexmorgan13#ballondor" pic.twitter.com/LO32VYH3qj
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) December 2, 2019
Us to Pinoe everyday since July 7, 2019.
👑 @mPinoe 👑 #ballondor pic.twitter.com/VQOSfmDNzI
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) December 2, 2019
Kopa Trophy: Matthijs De Ligt
De Ligt (Juventus, Netherlands) had a fantastic year winning the Eredivisie, the KNVB Cup and reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League 2018/2019 with Ajax, as well as being the runner-ups for the 2018/2019 UEFA Nations League with the Netherlands.
Matthijs de Ligt is the 2019 Kopa Trophy winner ! #kopatrophy #ballondor pic.twitter.com/4QeZpq0Cbs
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) December 2, 2019
Il miglior giocatore Under-21 del mondo! 👏 Congratulazioni, @mdeligt_04 per la vittoria del #KopaTrophy! 🥇⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/H1sVgI8yG4
— JuventusFC (@juventusfc) December 2, 2019
Matthijs de Ligt is the 2019 Kopa Trophy winner ! #kopatrophy #ballondor pic.twitter.com/Ulc1dY9Ovs
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) December 2, 2019
Here is the 2019 Kopa Trophy Top 3 ⤵️
1. Matthijs de Ligt
2. @Sanchooo10
3. @joaofelix70#ballondor #kopatrophy pic.twitter.com/Dqg5CizQ5C
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) December 2, 2019
Yachine Trophy: Alisson Becker
Becker (Liverpool, Brazil) is the first ever winner of the Yachine Trophy and it is no surprise. UEFA Champions League 18/19 winner with Liverpool and Copa America winner with Brazil, Alisson also picked up the Golden Glove for the Premier League 18/19 season, and the Golden Glove for the Copa America.
.@Alissonbecker from @LFC is the very first #yachinetrophy winner! 🧤 #ballondor pic.twitter.com/m78Eil8Mpo
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) December 2, 2019
Alisson is the very first #yachinetrophy! 🧤 #ballondor pic.twitter.com/7Z2REMmxUE
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) December 2, 2019
A L I S S O N 🙌
The Yachine Trophy winner is ranked at 7th in the 2019 #ballondor 👌#yachinetrophy #BallonDor2019 pic.twitter.com/FojU4tmpx2
— Liverpool FC USA (@LFCUSA) December 2, 2019
Here is the 2019 Yachine Trophy Top 3 ⤵️
1. @Alissonbecker
2. @mterstegen1
3. @edersonmoraes93#ballondor #yachinetrophy pic.twitter.com/IctvXvH4Zc
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) December 2, 2019
As always, Twitter had a lot to say about the awards ceremony so here are just a few of the funniest reactions throughout the event.
Messi taking his 6th ballon d’oR #BallonDor2019 pic.twitter.com/uh0KQFl7M3
— D.B COOPER (@11_calv) December 2, 2019
Yeah you won, Can we go home now😂😂..Lionel messi's kid issa whole mood😂#BallonDor2019 pic.twitter.com/wdSGv1Nb3Z
— CFC__Ayo (@Shy_shina10) December 2, 2019
Waiting on VAR to Cancel Messi's Ballon D'Or Award..#BallonDor2019 pic.twitter.com/vq7NvvUrEq
— Olu (@miztaholu_) December 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/dayveedcody/status/1201603781785530374
Congrégations Messi for winning the BO #BallonDor2019 pic.twitter.com/ZokT4WRyTv
— l’irreversible 🇸🇳 (@IrreversibleLo) December 2, 2019
Words by: Alex Papagiannis
Featured Image from the 64th Award ceremony